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@stevievalhalla.bsky.social

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She/her | Biologist | Bioinformatics | MS student | Creepy fish fan https://slamconservation.weebly.com/

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Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Jul 17

Hi, I’m Stevie! I’m wrapping up my MS in biology at UCF. I’m currently building a draft genome for three species of pentastomes (weird crustacean parasites). I’ve also researched electric fish metabolism/physiology.

I like traveling, finding new donut shops, and playing low-stakes video games.

A woman with shoulder-length wavy hair, glasses, and a black top smiles while seated at a lab bench. She is wearing a circular pendant necklace and has one arm resting on the table with a blue-gloved hand beside her. Shelves behind her are stocked with lab supplies and equipment.

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · 1d

[Your Name] is confusing. Is it meant to be a template? If yes, the beginning should be set up with “Hello [Name of Addressee],”.

Where does the body of the text go? Under or above the condescending instructions?

Dear Kevin,

Make it make sense.

Queerly and Sincerely,
The rest of us

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · 11d

He looks a bit like Thomas Haden Church (sandman in Spider-Man no way home)

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · 17d

#Florida is alright sometimes.

Grassy trail with saw palmetto and long leaf pine trees flanking both sides. The sky is cloudy and blue behind the trees.

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · 19d

Well, now I know why the other birds aren’t hanging out at the feeder #florida #birding

A red-shouldered hawk is perched on a bird feeder in a grassy backyard.

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Sep 1

MS thesis defense scheduled ✅
Genome annotation in progress ✅
Daily panic attacks ✅
Therapy appointments to keep the panic at bay ✅

It’s about balance, right?

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 29

I bit my nails after feeding fish bloodworms and mysid shrimp. I thought I had washed and scrubbed my hands enough after feeding. I did not. 🤢

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 29

Look at the stubby tail 😭

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 29

Baby raccoons are in the yard, I repeat baby raccoons are IN THE YARD!! 🥰

Two juvenile and one adult raccoon in a grassy back yard. There is a black metal fence behind them.

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Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 20

There is more information about the invasive pentastome species in Florida here if you’re interested: slamconservation.weebly.com

SNAKE LUNGWORM ALLIANCE AND MONITORING

The invasive lung parasite, Raillietiella orientalis , was first introduced in South Florida with Burmese pythons. It is now found in 34 counties and 18 native snake species, with infections...

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Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 20

Depends on the pentastome! The invasive Raillietiella orientalis seems to be not very picky about snake hosts, which is unfortunate. They were likely introduced to FL with Burmese Pythons. Some other pentastome species have been known to infect humans as well, so there is some unknown zoonosis 😬

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Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thank you!! I love it, my only complaint is that I don’t have cute animal photos to share like other biologists 😂

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 20

Hi Bluesky! I’m Stevie, an MS student at UCF working in the first nuclear genomes of three species of pentastomes (bizarre crustacean parasites that infect snakes). I’m especially interested in how invasive pentastomes are impacting native snake populations and how genomics can help us combat them.

Stephanie, a woman with brown hair and glasses, is smiling and holding a pipette in a gloved hand. Behind her are shelves filled with lab supplies.

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Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 16

Exploring how many frames from SpongeBob are relatable to the graduate student experience…

Every SpongeBob Frame In Order @esfio.bsky.social · Aug 16

Season 2 Episode 20 - Frame 1245 out of 2749

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 13

I realize that I may be a niche market, but I would love if Google maps would let me search and filter out options that require theme park admission. 😐

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 13

I always feel like I’m playing pretend saying things like “optimization” and “metrics” 😂

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 13

I’ve been holding down a (contract) senior marketing job while getting my MS. Code switching between academia and corporate tech start up is EXHAUSTING.

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Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 13

Fall semester starts next week, which means new trauma trying to find parking at #UCF

BUT…it’s my last fall semester, so at least I’ve got that going for me. 🚙

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 1

I meaaaaaan, c’mon.

Florida sunset, there is a dark treeline at the bottom, the sky has clouds and bright orange colors.

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Aug 1

I always hear the bats on campus, but last night I finally saw a bunch of them!

Also, Florida sunsets are always 🔥🥰 #UCF

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Jul 23

Eavesdropping on student conversations is my favorite pastime as an instructor. Being nosy is what makes me a good scientist.

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Jul 23

Just saw Kpop Demon Hunters and I am ready to make it my entire personality.

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Jul 22

I know that it isn’t the case, but your hashtag here sounds like you are campaigning to be able to touch them and it’s cracking me up. 😂

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Jul 17

I’m interested in being added!

Stevie @stevievalhalla.bsky.social · Jul 14

I put off mailing something for 4 months. Sent it today and it feels like that part in The Highlander when one Highlander absorbs the energy of the other Highlander through lightning.

Anyway, I’m proud of myself.

a man is surrounded by lightning with the words there can be only one

ALT: a man is surrounded by lightning with the words there can be only one

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